A gold dial on a steel sports chronograph is a bold choice, and the Longines Conquest Chronograph L3.835.4.32.6 carries it off with confidence. The sunray gilt dial warms the whole watch. Black accents keep it legible, and a ceramic tachymeter bezel keeps it anchored in sport rather than jewelry.

The Conquest name goes back to 1954, and the collection was fully redesigned in 2023. This 42mm chronograph followed in 2024 with an upgraded movement: the Longines L898.5 automatic. It beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour, uses a silicon balance spring for better resistance to magnetism and temperature, and runs for about 59 hours. Turn the watch over and you can see it at work through the sapphire caseback.

The gilt dial is the most fashion-forward option in the range. It looks especially good against tanned skin and goes well with navy, white or earth tones. At 14.3mm thick it has real presence, so it suits a confident wearer who wants a chronograph people notice.

Conquest Chronograph 42mm gilt dial: ref. L3.835.4.32.6

• Case: 42mm stainless steel, 14.3mm, screw-in crown
• Bezel: fixed, ceramic insert with tachymeter scale
• Dial: sunray gilt with contrasting counters and Super-LumiNova
• Movement: Longines L898.5 automatic chronograph, silicon balance spring
• Power reserve: about 59 hours at 28,800 vph
• Crystal and back: sapphire front and see-through sapphire caseback
• Water resistance: 100 meters
• Bracelet: stainless steel, 22mm lug width

For those who like their steel sports watch with a little sunshine, this gilt Conquest Chronograph is the one to choose.